Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 red capsicum (red peppers)
• 1 cup cashew nuts (soaked overnight)
• 8 medium-sized tomatoes
• 2″ ginger
• 5-7 green chilies
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp peanut oil
• 1 star anise (badiya)
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 dry red chilies
• 6 whole cloves
• 1 large cinnamon stick
• 3 green cardamom pods, opened
• 6 black peppercorns
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 2 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
• Salt, to taste
• 1 cup water, as needed
• 2 tbsp butter
• 250g paneer, cubed
• 2 tbsp fresh cream
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish